Perlinger - "Fjord" - Shrunken Calf - Luxury Leather (HIDES) - 50% OFF!

Perlinger (Germany)

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Sale price
$ 175.99
Regular price
$ 351.98
You save
50%

Color: Lemonade - 1/2 Hide (10-11 sqft)

"Fjord" is a naturally shrunken calf leather that develops its deep grain through the tanning process — not embossing. The hides shrink up to 40%, creating a unique texture with signature veining down the back. This full grain leather has a medium-firm temper, balancing structure with softness, and offers excellent scratch resistance. Often used by top luxury brands, Fjord is prized for its durability and unmistakable luxury character.

Final Sale – Available only while current inventory lasts. All sales are final.

  • Thickness: 2.2mm (5.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm
  • Firmness: Medium
  • Expected Yield: 70%+

Specifications
SPLITTING

Splitting in not available for this particular product. If you have any questions you can reach out to our customer support team by emailing info@rmleathersupply.com.

We occasionally get items that have been overstocked and offer discounts to move them. 

All sales of Deal Zone items are final. 

OVERVIEW

Perlinger Fjord is a shrunken calf leather with a medium temper and distinctive pebbled surface. Its texture comes from a shrinking process that draws out the calfskin’s natural grain, rather than stamping a pattern onto it. The grain varies across each hide, so every piece has its own character. It’s prized for combining that rich pebbled grain and good durability/resistance to everyday wear and tear.

The leather is made by Ludwig Perlinger, a family tannery in Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1864 and known for specializing in calf leather. Perlinger says its tanning process takes about 150 hours, with traditional hand-finishing steps that contribute to the leather’s feel and durability.

The hides come from calf in the alp regions of Europe where there are less bugs and are hand selected for the highest quality. These hides are sourced specifically for their density, ensuring a distinct deep grain in the shrinking process. One hide can lose up to 40% of its size in the shrunken tanning process. The final result is one of the highest end luxury leather articles available. A deep grain that can not be imitated. Running down the center of the back, Fjord will highlight its signature perpendicular veining. This veining will usually be centered on the highest end luxury handbags.  

Please note being natural grain you will have different pebbling sizes across the hide. If you want to make larger items you will likely want to order whole hide to maximum flexibility in cutting. 

**1/2 Hides Available upon Request (We can cut whole hides and sell them in a 1/2 (Side) when requested)

MADE IN GERMANY 🇩🇪

USES

  • Used on Luxury Handbags
  • Bags, Totes, Duffles, Clutches, Purses 
  • Wallet Exteriors and Interiors
  • Medium to Large Leather Goods 
  • Shoes
  • Watch Straps

DIMENSIONS

  • Full Hides (Wholehide) - Listed in exact sqft
  • 1/2 Hides (Side) - Listed in exact sqft

WHAT TO EXPECT?  

 

ETHICALLY SOURCED LEATHER

All of our hides are ethically sourced as a byproduct of the meat industry. Leather that might otherwise be overlooked is transformed into something lasting through your creativity.

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General Info
Tannery i Perlinger
Cut i Whole Hide
Material Characteristics
Full Grain i Yes
Grain (Top) i Semi Aniline
Flesh (Bottom) i Smooth Nap
Burnishable i No, Edge Paint Recommended
Processing & Finish
Tannage i Chrome Tanned
Dye i Completely through most colors, though can have a white center
Finish i Semi Aniline
Physical Properties
Firmness i Medium
Thickness i 2.2mm (5.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm
Splitting i Splitting Not Available
Yield i 70%+

This leather is best suited for those who appreciate the natural character and variation that comes with a genuine hide. As a natural material, leather may include wrinkles, veins, scars, bites, loose grain, and other markings that make each hide unique. Because this is full aniline leather with minimal surface finishing, those natural characteristics remain visible and authentic. Some areas of the hide may be better suited for small to medium goods, and ordering a full hide is recommended if you need larger uninterrupted panels. Darker colors can help minimize visible variation, and thoughtful cutting allows you to work around or incorporate these natural features into your projects.
Availability & Promotions
Restocked i Final Sale